Iconic Concierge Winter 2022/23

WILD BLUE
Restaurant + Bar | Whistler, BC
Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar opened to quite the buzz. Named “The Most Important Whistler Restaurant Opening in a
Decade” by Vancouver Magazine, it quickly proved that it was the place to be with Condé Nast Traveler saying shortly
after opening that it was “the hot table to book”.
Set amongst the mountains in world-renowned Whistler, Wild Blue is a fine-dining destination that provides an
exceptional guest experience, and offers a venue that exudes warmth and sensuality. It boasts seating for 150 guests
indoors, a private dining room ideal for events, a raw bar, an open kitchen, expansive lounge and cocktail bar, plus two
heated outdoor patios.
Wild Blue is the creation of a trifecta of talent, not often
seen under one roof. Neil Henderson, a 30-year Whistler
local, and the former restaurant director and sommelier of
Araxi Restaurant. While at the helm, Neil was awarded with
Vancouver Magazine’s prestigious Premier Crew award in
2012, and Araxi was voted Best Whistler Restaurant for over 10
years. Chef Alex Chen is currently executive chef at Boulevard
Restaurant and adds this partnership to his existing role. Chen,
with a long list of accolades to his name, is best known as the
winner of Iron Chef, Bocuse D’or, and Gold Medal Plates. He was
also recognized as Chef of the Year by Vancouver Magazine in
2018. Jack Evrensel is the Founder and former operator of the
award-winning Toptable Group, Evrensel is a veteran industry
leader. He was inducted into the BC Restaurant Hall of fame
in 2007 and was awarded the Vancouver Magazine Lifetime
Achievement Award by Vancouver Magazine in 2011. In
addition to Toptable Group, Jack also founded and successfully
operated several businesses in Whistler and Vancouver.
“Having lived and worked in this community for 30 years,
I feel such a sense of pride to be opening Wild Blue here and
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